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2027 CSBAA National Conference

Canada's dedicated gathering for AI training, workforce development, and organizational capability — deliberately kept small. Two days at the CSBAA Training Centre in Burlington, capped at 90 attendees so every session stays interactive and every conversation is with a practitioner, not a crowd. All meals catered on site; free parking; five minutes from the QEW.

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Organized by CSBAA

Applied AI programming designed for Canadian organizations, member committees, and workforce training teams.

When

January 22–23, 2027

Format

Two-day conference

Where

CSBAA Training Centre, 945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON

Hosted by

CSBAA programming team

Event Brief

Why this event matters.

The national conference is the most complete expression of CSBAA programming: practitioner sessions, governance conversations, member recognition, and working discussions that connect training delivery with organizational adoption.

The event is intentionally capped so participants can speak directly with instructors, policy contributors, and peers rather than moving through a large anonymous conference floor.

Who should attend

  • AI trainers, program leads, and workforce development teams
  • Business leaders responsible for internal AI adoption
  • Policy, HR, and operations professionals building practical governance
  • Members looking to compare implementation practices with peers

What participants leave with

  • A clearer view of Canada's AI workforce development priorities
  • Practical ideas from certification-track sessions and member showcases
  • Governance language that can be adapted for internal training plans
  • New peer relationships across CSBAA's national member network

Schedule

Two-day event agenda.

Day 1 — Friday, January 22

8:00 AMDoors Open — Badge Pickup, Coffee & Networking BreakfastNetworking
9:00 AMOpening Keynote: The State of AI Workforce Development in CanadaKeynote
10:30 AMPractitioner Breakouts — Four Concurrent Certification-Track SessionsSessions
12:00 PMCatered Lunch & Member Showcase (Demo Stations)Networking
1:30 PMPanel: AI Governance Across Canadian OrganizationsPanel
3:00 PMHands-On Workshops: Applied AI Tools & Automation (laptop required)Workshop
5:30 PMMember Awards Dinner & Recognition EveningSpecial

Day 2 — Saturday, January 23

8:30 AMCoffee & Continental BreakfastNetworking
9:00 AMKeynote: Policy, Standards & the Future of AI CertificationKeynote
10:30 AMIndustry Roundtables — Sector-Specific Working DiscussionsRoundtable
12:00 PMCatered LunchNetworking
1:00 PMClosing Sessions — Emerging Capabilities & the 2027 OutlookSessions
2:30 PMClosing Remarks, Feedback & NetworkingNetworking

How to prepare

  • Bring current training or adoption questions for breakout discussions
  • Plan for two full days of sessions, meals, and member networking
  • Teams attending together should identify one workflow or policy challenge to compare across sessions

After the event

  • Conference notes and selected session resources are shared with registrants
  • Member organizations can continue work through committee sessions
  • Follow-up training conversations can be arranged with the CSBAA team

Association Experience

Built like an association program, not a one-off session.

CSBAA events connect public workshops, member committees, certification pathways, and practical governance conversations into one programming ecosystem.

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event formats

Conference, public workshop, briefing, online session, committee meeting, breakfast, and demonstration formats.

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certification levels

Events connect back to CSBAA's practitioner, workflow, agent, and transformation learning pathways.

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Ontario venues

In-person programming is centered around Burlington and Markham, with virtual access for member sessions.

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Contact

Contact CSBAA

Reach our membership team for questions about joining, member training, certification programs, events, or general association inquiries.

Member services

Most programs delivered live online across Canada

945 Syscon Rd, Burlington, ON, L7L 5S3

membership@csbaa.ca